Throughout my professional career I've had an…opportunity to use a lot of different video…cameras but I wanted to tell you why I like using Micro Four Thirds for video.…Now, this isn't the perfect camera for all shooting situations, it's still a…lot like a DSLR for those of you who've ever approached DSLR video.…You have some of the same challenges of focus…but the Micro Four Thirds system is a bit friendlier.…We're seeing…innovations like actually powered zoom lenses for smooth transitions…and of course the ability to get in professional audio.…

Another thing that's standing out is that these cameras really do hold up well.…Here's the balance for me.…I recently had a chance to shoot nature photography on…these and I was very happy with the end results.…The crop sensor on the camera body itself, made getting in on the action very easy.…Using a 150-300 millimeters lens, I had the…functional behavior of coverage up to 600 millimeters.…That was great for punching in on the action.…The other thing that really stands out with both…

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Updated

1/27/2015

Released

8/20/2013

The micro four-thirds sensor format is enabling a new generation of cameras that combine compact size with DSLR-like features, such as interchangeable lenses. In this course, Rich Harrington and Scott Bourne introduce the micro four-thirds format, detailing its strengths and weaknesses for both photography and video, offering buying advice, and sharing tips for getting the best results when shooting with a micro four-thirds camera.

This course was created and produced by Rich Harrington. We are honored to host this content in our library.

Topics include:

What is the micro four-thirds format?

Understanding the advantages and disadvantages of micro four-thirds

Choosing a micro four-thirds body

Choosing the best lens

Using image stabilization

Improving your audio

Shooting video with a micro four-thirds

Skill Level Beginner

3h 37m

Duration

150,163

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Q: This course was updated on 1/27/2015. What changed?

A: We added movies on a new crop of micro four-thirds cameras, including the Panasonic Lumix GH4 and Olympus OM-D E-M1.